Dry Again

General Overview: ACTIVE WEATHER PATTERN ACROSS THE NATION WITH COLD FRONTS BRINGING PRECIPITATION TO THE NORTHEAST AND PACIFIC NORTHWEST. MIXED PRECIPITATION INCLUDING RAIN, SNOW, AND POSSIBLE FREEZING RAIN WILL IMPACT PORTIONS OF THE NORTHEAST THROUGH FRIDAY. SIGNIFICANT RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW EXPECTED IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST THROUGH EARLY NEXT WEEK. TEMPERATURE CONTRAST WILL BE PRONOUNCED WITH BELOW NORMAL TEMPERATURES IN THE EAST AND WELL ABOVE NORMAL TEMPERATURES ACROSS THE NORTHERN PLAINS AND ROCKIES.

EAST:  A cold front extending from the Northeast through the Mid-Atlantic will bring precipitation to the region through Friday evening. Rain will be the primary precipitation type along the immediate coast, while areas further inland may experience mixed precipitation including snow and freezing rain, particularly in the higher elevations. By Saturday, high pressure builds into the Ohio Valley and Northeast, bringing drier conditions. Offshore, precipitation will continue along the Atlantic coast with some mixed precipitation possible. By Sunday, high pressure dominates much of the Eastern seaboard, pushing precipitation offshore and bringing generally fair conditions. Another system approaches from the Atlantic by early next week, potentially bringing more precipitation to coastal areas.

Temperature Anomalies:

-Days 1-3: Below normal temperatures across most of the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with anomalies of 3-6 degrees below normal. The Southeast will see near normal to slightly below normal temperatures.

-Days 4-6: Continued below normal temperatures across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, with the cold anomalies expanding southward into portions of the Southeast. Florida remains near normal.

-Days 7-10: Moderating temperatures with most areas trending toward near normal by day 10. Some below normal temperatures may linger in parts of the Northeast, while the Southeast begins to trend slightly above normal.

CENTRAL:  A low pressure system over the South Central region will track eastward, bringing precipitation to portions of the region through Friday. By Saturday, a low pressure system develops over the Northern Plains, while high pressure builds into the Ohio Valley. This pattern will lead to generally dry conditions across much of the Central US through the weekend. By Monday, two low pressure systems develop – one in the Northern Plains and another in the Upper Midwest, potentially bringing precipitation to those regions. Thunderstorm activity is possible in parts of the Southwest extending into Texas.

Temperature Anomalies:

-Days 1-3: Significantly above normal temperatures across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, with anomalies of 6-12 degrees above normal. Near normal temperatures for the Southern Plains and lower Mississippi Valley.

-Days 4-6: Continued well above normal temperatures across the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest, with the warmth expanding southward. Anomalies of 6-12 degrees above normal for much of the region.

-Days 7-10: Widespread above normal temperatures continuing across the entire Central region, with the warmest anomalies (6-12 degrees above normal) shifting slightly southward into the Central Plains and Mid-Mississippi Valley.

WEST:  A cold front extending into the Pacific Northwest will bring significant precipitation to the region through the weekend. Rain will be prevalent along the coast, while higher elevations will see snow. Some mixed precipitation is also possible in transition zones. Thunderstorm activity is forecast for portions of the Southwest, particularly in Arizona and New Mexico. By Sunday, a low pressure system develops off the Pacific Northwest coast, continuing the precipitation pattern. This active pattern persists into early next week with continued rain and mountain snow across the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rockies.

Temperature Anomalies:

-Days 1-3: Well above normal temperatures across the Northern Rockies and High Plains, with anomalies of 6-12 degrees above normal. Near to slightly above normal for the Southwest and California.

-Days 4-6: Continued above normal temperatures across most of the West, with the warmest anomalies (6-12 degrees above normal) remaining in the Northern Rockies and expanding into portions of the Central Rockies.

-Days 7-10: Widespread above normal temperatures continuing across the entire Western region, though anomalies moderate slightly to 3-6 degrees above normal for most areas by day 10.

TROPICAL: No tropical cyclone activity is expected during the next 7 days in either the Atlantic or Eastern Pacific basins.